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Harrison Thompson shows off his bicycle helmet after returning from the 12th annual Old Greenwich - Riverside Community Center's Mother's Day Bike Ride at Old Greenwich Elementary School in Greenwich, Conn., on Sunday, May 11, 2014. less

Harrison Thompson shows off his bicycle helmet after returning from the 12th annual Old Greenwich - Riverside Community Center's Mother's Day Bike Ride at Old Greenwich Elementary School in Greenwich, Conn., on ... more

Julie Laine and her daughter, Grace, pedal the start of the 12th annual Old Greenwich - Riverside Community Center's Mother's Day Bike Ride at Old Greenwich Elementary School in Greenwich, Conn., on Sunday, May 11, 2014. less

Julie Laine and her daughter, Grace, pedal the start of the 12th annual Old Greenwich - Riverside Community Center's Mother's Day Bike Ride at Old Greenwich Elementary School in Greenwich, Conn., on Sunday, May ... more

Bill Sterling pedals his children, Blake and Alexis, along Sound Beach Avenue during the 12th annual Old Greenwich - Riverside Community Center's Mother's Day Bike Ride at Old Greenwich Elementary School in Greenwich, Conn., on Sunday, May 11, 2014. less

Bill Sterling pedals his children, Blake and Alexis, along Sound Beach Avenue during the 12th annual Old Greenwich - Riverside Community Center's Mother's Day Bike Ride at Old Greenwich Elementary School in ... more

Eden Kaufman makes a strawberry banana smoothie using a bicycle-powered blender during the 12th annual Old Greenwich - Riverside Community Center's Mother's Day Bike Ride at Old Greenwich Elementary School in Greenwich, Conn., on Sunday, May 11, 2014. less

Eden Kaufman makes a strawberry banana smoothie using a bicycle-powered blender during the 12th annual Old Greenwich - Riverside Community Center's Mother's Day Bike Ride at Old Greenwich Elementary School in ... more

Rachelle Matchen looks on as her father, Paul Matchen, adjusts her water bottle as Alycia Matchen, center background, and Jacqui Matchen, right, wait to start the 12th annual Old Greenwich - Riverside Community Center's Mother's Day Bike Ride at Old Greenwich Elementary School in Greenwich, Conn., on Sunday, May 11, 2014. less

Rachelle Matchen looks on as her father, Paul Matchen, adjusts her water bottle as Alycia Matchen, center background, and Jacqui Matchen, right, wait to start the 12th annual Old Greenwich - Riverside Community ... more

Glen VanCura, with Dave's Cycle, tunes up a bike as Steve Thompson looks on during the 12th annual Old Greenwich - Riverside Community Center's Mother's Day Bike Ride at Old Greenwich Elementary School in Greenwich, Conn., on Sunday, May 11, 2014. less

Glen VanCura, with Dave's Cycle, tunes up a bike as Steve Thompson looks on during the 12th annual Old Greenwich - Riverside Community Center's Mother's Day Bike Ride at Old Greenwich Elementary School in ... more

Mary Kate Donato powers a box bike with Anderson Weiner, left, Audrey Donato, center, and Griffin Donato riding up front during the 12th annual Old Greenwich - Riverside Community Center's Mother's Day Bike Ride at Old Greenwich Elementary School in Greenwich, Conn., on Sunday, May 11, 2014. less

Riders bike along Sound Beach Avenue during the 12th annual Old Greenwich - Riverside Community Center's Mother's Day Bike Ride at Old Greenwich Elementary School in Greenwich, Conn., on Sunday, May 11, 2014.

Riders bike along Sound Beach Avenue during the 12th annual Old Greenwich - Riverside Community Center's Mother's Day Bike Ride at Old Greenwich Elementary School in Greenwich, Conn., on Sunday, May 11, 2014.

Lindsay O'Brien with Colin, 2, bike on Greenwich Point at Greenwich Safe Cycling's clelebration for Mother's Day and National Bike Month, Sunday, May 12, 2013. The event starts at Old Greenwich School and goes around Greenwich Point. less

Lindsay O'Brien with Colin, 2, bike on Greenwich Point at Greenwich Safe Cycling's clelebration for Mother's Day and National Bike Month, Sunday, May 12, 2013. The event starts at Old Greenwich School and goes ... more

Families ride on Sound Beach Avenue at the Greenwich Safe Cycling's clelebration for Mother's day and National Bike Month, Sunday, May 12, 2013. The event starts at Old Greenwich School and goes around Greenwich Point. less

Families ride on Sound Beach Avenue at the Greenwich Safe Cycling's clelebration for Mother's day and National Bike Month, Sunday, May 12, 2013. The event starts at Old Greenwich School and goes around ... more

Nicholas O'Brien bikes on Greenwich Point, at Greenwich Safe Cycling's clelebration for Mother's Day and National Bike Month, Sunday, May 12, 2013. The event starts at Old Greenwich School and goes around Greenwich Point.

Nicholas O'Brien bikes on Greenwich Point, at Greenwich Safe Cycling's clelebration for Mother's Day and National Bike Month, Sunday, May 12, 2013. The event starts at Old Greenwich School and goes around

Families bike on Greenwich Point at Greenwich Safe Cycling's clelebration for Mother's Day and National Bike Month, Sunday, May 12, 2013. The event starts at Old Greenwich School and goes around Greenwich Point. less

Families bike on Greenwich Point at Greenwich Safe Cycling's clelebration for Mother's Day and National Bike Month, Sunday, May 12, 2013. The event starts at Old Greenwich School and goes around Greenwich ... more

Carolyn Van Hell, 6, and her mother Liz, bike on Sand Beach Avenue at Greenwich Safe Cycling's clelebration for Mother's Day and National Bike Month, Sunday, May 12, 2013. The event starts at Old Greenwich School and goes around Greenwich Point. less

Carolyn Van Hell, 6, and her mother Liz, bike on Sand Beach Avenue at Greenwich Safe Cycling's clelebration for Mother's Day and National Bike Month, Sunday, May 12, 2013. The event starts at Old Greenwich ... more

From left: Lindsay O'Brien, of Riverside, her husband Terry hold Colin, 2, get ready for the Greenwich Safe Cycling's clelebration for Mother's Day and National Bike Month, Sunday, May 12, 2013. The event starts at Old Greenwich School and goes around Greenwich Point. less

From left: Lindsay O'Brien, of Riverside, her husband Terry hold Colin, 2, get ready for the Greenwich Safe Cycling's clelebration for Mother's Day and National Bike Month, Sunday, May 12, 2013. The event ... more

Uma Graz, 7, of Old Greenwich looks at her new T-shirt, as her mother Aria watches at Greenwich Safe Cycling's clelebration for Mother's Day and National Bike Month, Sunday, May 12, 2013. The event starts at Old Greenwich School and goes around Greenwich Point. less

Uma Graz, 7, of Old Greenwich looks at her new T-shirt, as her mother Aria watches at Greenwich Safe Cycling's clelebration for Mother's Day and National Bike Month, Sunday, May 12, 2013. The event starts at ... more

Carolyn Van Hell, 6, and her mother Liz, of Greenwich, gets ready for the Greenwich Safe Cycling's clelebration for Mother's Day and National Bike Month, Sunday, May 12, 2013. The event starts at Old Greenwich School and goes around Greenwich Point. less

Carolyn Van Hell, 6, and her mother Liz, of Greenwich, gets ready for the Greenwich Safe Cycling's clelebration for Mother's Day and National Bike Month, Sunday, May 12, 2013. The event starts at Old Greenwich ... more

Jeff Toback, of Old Greenwich, and son, Zach,7, watches Peter Preston of Dave's Cycle tighten their bikes at Greenwich Safe Cycling's clelebration for Mother's Day and National Bike Month, Sunday, May 12, 2013. The event starts at Old Greenwich School and goes around Greenwich Point. less

Jeff Toback, of Old Greenwich, and son, Zach,7, watches Peter Preston of Dave's Cycle tighten their bikes at Greenwich Safe Cycling's clelebration for Mother's Day and National Bike Month, Sunday, May 12, 2013. ... more

Riders from Aetna Healthcare's pro cycling team, like this one, served as marshals in 2012's CT Challenge Bike Ride. CT Challenge will benefit from a Band Together concert in Fairfield on Nov. 8, 2013.

Riders from Aetna Healthcare's pro cycling team, like this one, served as marshals in 2012's CT Challenge Bike Ride. CT Challenge will benefit from a Band Together concert in Fairfield on Nov. 8, 2013.

Jessie Kuzmicki, 16, of Pownal, Vt., and her dad Doug, at the finish area of the 2012 CT Challenge Bike Ride 80-mile event. CT Challenge will benefit from a Band Together concert in Fairfield on Nov. 8, 2013.

Jessie Kuzmicki, 16, of Pownal, Vt., and her dad Doug, at the finish area of the 2012 CT Challenge Bike Ride 80-mile event. CT Challenge will benefit from a Band Together concert in Fairfield on Nov. 8, 2013.

John Murphy, of New Canaan, poses for a photo with the signs of family members and friends he sponsored at the 8th Annual CT Challenge Bike Ride, a benefit for cancer-survivorship programs Saturday, July 28, 2012 at the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. less

John Murphy, of New Canaan, poses for a photo with the signs of family members and friends he sponsored at the 8th Annual CT Challenge Bike Ride, a benefit for cancer-survivorship programs Saturday, July 28, ... more

James Stratmann of Australia makes an annual visit to Connecticut with his family for his favorite holiday -- America's Independence Day -- and here rides in the annual July 4th bike parade through Southport.

James Stratmann of Australia makes an annual visit to Connecticut with his family for his favorite holiday -- America's Independence Day -- and here rides in the annual July 4th bike parade through Southport.

Debbie Heelan, of Bethel, and Bill Baker, of New Milford, ride their bikes as Jack Pierz, 3, of Brookfield, rides a tricycle outside Woodbridge Running Company in Brookfield, Conn. Wednesday, April 9, 2014.

Debbie Heelan, of Bethel, and Bill Baker, of New Milford, ride their bikes as Jack Pierz, 3, of Brookfield, rides a tricycle outside Woodbridge Running Company in Brookfield, Conn. Wednesday, April 9, 2014.

Kevin Toepelt, 7, of Greenwich, gets a little balancing help from his mom, Dawn, during the Bicycle Rodeo at the Julian Curtiss School in Greenwich, Saturday, May 4, 2013. The event, held as part of National Bike Month to promote bicycle safety and the health benefits of biking, was sponsored by the Julian Curtiss School P.T.A, the YMCA of Greenwich, Greenwich Safe Cycling, and the Greenwich Police Silver Shield Association. Jamie Cahill of the Julian Curtiss School P.T.A. said more than sixty children attended the event. less

Kevin Toepelt, 7, of Greenwich, gets a little balancing help from his mom, Dawn, during the Bicycle Rodeo at the Julian Curtiss School in Greenwich, Saturday, May 4, 2013. The event, held as part of National ... more

At left, Victor Stroie, 9, of Greenwich, has his bike's seat adjusted by Vin DeMarco of Greenwich Safe Cycling during the Bicycle Rodeo at the Julian Curtiss School in Greenwich, Saturday, May 4, 2013. The event, held as part of National Bike Month to promote bicycle safety and the health benefits of biking, was sponsored by the Julian Curtiss School P.T.A, the YMCA of Greenwich, Greenwich Safe Cycling, and the Greenwich Police Silver Shield Association. Jamie Cahill of the Julian Curtiss School P.T.A. said more than sixty children attended the event. less

At left, Victor Stroie, 9, of Greenwich, has his bike's seat adjusted by Vin DeMarco of Greenwich Safe Cycling during the Bicycle Rodeo at the Julian Curtiss School in Greenwich, Saturday, May 4, 2013. The ... more

Lucia Spanjol, 7, of Greenwich, gets fitted with a bicycle helmet by Friso van Reesema, a Greenwich Safe Cycling volunteer, during the Bicycle Rodeo at the Julian Curtiss School in Greenwich, Saturday, May 4, 2013. The event, held as part of National Bike Month to promote bicycle safety and the health benefits of biking, was sponsored by the Julian Curtiss School P.T.A, the YMCA of Greenwich, Greenwich Safe Cycling, and the Greenwich Police Silver Shield Association. Jamie Cahill of the Julian Curtiss School P.T.A. said more than sixty children attended the event. less

Lucia Spanjol, 7, of Greenwich, gets fitted with a bicycle helmet by Friso van Reesema, a Greenwich Safe Cycling volunteer, during the Bicycle Rodeo at the Julian Curtiss School in Greenwich, Saturday, May 4, ... more

Anna Zajac, 7, of Greenwich, participates in the Bicycle Rodeo at the Julian Curtiss School in Greenwich, Saturday, May 4, 2013. The event, held as part of National Bike Month to promote bicycle safety and the health benefits of biking, was sponsored by the Julian Curtiss School P.T.A, the YMCA of Greenwich, Greenwich Safe Cycling, and the Greenwich Police Silver Shield Association. Jamie Cahill of the Julian Curtiss School P.T.A. said more than sixty children attended the event. less

Anna Zajac, 7, of Greenwich, participates in the Bicycle Rodeo at the Julian Curtiss School in Greenwich, Saturday, May 4, 2013. The event, held as part of National Bike Month to promote bicycle safety and the ... more

“Once you get it going, keep it going,” said Greenwich resident Lance Porigow, right, while teaching his daughter, Sophie, 9, how to ride a bike during the Bicycle Rodeo at the Julian Curtiss School in Greenwich, Saturday, May 4, 2013. The event, held as part of National Bike Month to promote bicycle safety and the health benefits of biking, was sponsored by the Julian Curtiss School P.T.A., the YMCA of Greenwich, Greenwich Safe Cycling, and the Greenwich Police Silver Shield Association. Jamie Cahill of the Julian Curtiss School P.T.A. said more than sixty children attended the event. less

“Once you get it going, keep it going,” said Greenwich resident Lance Porigow, right, while teaching his daughter, Sophie, 9, how to ride a bike during the Bicycle Rodeo at the Julian Curtiss School in ... more

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Cyclists ride from Latham Park in Stamford, Conn., on Friday, October 11, 2013, for Bike Stamford, an event to raise awareness and encourage bicycling.

Cyclists ride from Latham Park in Stamford, Conn., on Friday, October 11, 2013, for Bike Stamford, an event to raise awareness and encourage bicycling.

Stamford mayoral candidate David Martin rides his bike through downtown Stamford with Mike Norris, founder of diybiking.com, on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013. Norris has been taking all the candidates on rides during rush hour to raise awareness of travel from a bicyclist's perspective. less

Stamford mayoral candidate David Martin rides his bike through downtown Stamford with Mike Norris, founder of diybiking.com, on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013. Norris has been taking all the candidates on rides during ... more

Stamford mayoral candidate David Martin rides his bike through downtown Stamford with Mike Norris, founder of diybiking.com, on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013. Norris has been taking all the candidates on rides during rush hour to raise awareness of travel from a bicyclist's perspective. less

Stamford mayoral candidate David Martin rides his bike through downtown Stamford with Mike Norris, founder of diybiking.com, on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013. Norris has been taking all the candidates on rides during ... more

Organizers Meg Dalton and Andrea Banty review the planned route as cyclists gather at Latham Park in Stamford, Conn., on Friday, October 11, 2013, for Bike Stamford, an event to raise awareness and encourage bicycling. less

Organizers Meg Dalton and Andrea Banty review the planned route as cyclists gather at Latham Park in Stamford, Conn., on Friday, October 11, 2013, for Bike Stamford, an event to raise awareness and encourage ... more

Eight-year-old cancer survivor Ben Walter, of New Canaan, leads the Survivors' Lap of Honor Saturday July 24, 2010 before the start of the 6th annual Connecticut Challenge Charity Bike Ride in support of cancer survivorship programs throughout the state. less

Eight-year-old cancer survivor Ben Walter, of New Canaan, leads the Survivors' Lap of Honor Saturday July 24, 2010 before the start of the 6th annual Connecticut Challenge Charity Bike Ride in support of cancer ... more

Eight-year-old cancer survivor Ben Walter, of New Canaan, sets off for his 12-mile ride Saturday July 24, 2010 during the 6th annual Connecticut Challenge Charity Bike Ride in support of cancer survivorship programs throughout the state. less

Eight-year-old cancer survivor Ben Walter, of New Canaan, sets off for his 12-mile ride Saturday July 24, 2010 during the 6th annual Connecticut Challenge Charity Bike Ride in support of cancer survivorship ... more